Tag Archives: Folkways Records

SONG OF THE DAY Dock Boggs – Oh Death

Posted on March 26, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Moran Lee “Dock” Boggs is considered a pioneering folk musician, even though he spent a lot of his life working as a coal minor! He was signed to Brunswick Records for a short period of time in the late 1920’s, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalachian, folk blues, Folk roots | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY The Montgomery Express – The Montgomery Movement

Posted on September 14, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The Mongomery Express consisted of two blind vocalists in their 20’s and several teenage “groovemasters” from Indiantown, Florida.  Founded and directed by Mr. Sandy Montgomery and known as the Montgomery Express, the group originated in the early 70’s and created … Continue reading →

Posted in Funk, Instrumental, Soul | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment